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Date: 1600-1700
Language: Late Latin
Origin: commensuratus, from Latin com- ( COM-) + Late Latin mensuratus 'measured'

commensurate

 adjective
     
com‧men‧su‧rate
matching something in size, quality, or length of time
commensurate with
Salary will be commensurate with age and experience.
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